Print Page - Mystery Bird at Loch Ken

Title: Mystery Bird at Loch Ken
Post by: Derickp on June 26, 2016, 11:08:17 AM

While at Lock Ken last week we took this photo of 2 birds in the trees back of the campsite. Long distant and not sharp but I cannot I D them. The Bill, "easily seen on the uppermost bird" is rather odd as well. Can any of the more experienced birders identify them. Sadly only the one photo before they flew off.

Title: Re: Mystery Bird at Loch Ken
Post by: Gary Sharples on June 26, 2016, 04:05:05 PM

Hi Derick,

Looks like a Goldcrest - maybe a juvenile making bill look larger?

Cheers,

Gary

Title: Re: Mystery Bird at Loch Ken
Post by: IanF on June 26, 2016, 05:46:48 PM

Goldcrest for me as well.

Title: Re: Mystery Bird at Loch Ken
Post by: Derickp on June 27, 2016, 03:08:24 PM

Thanks to both Gary and Ian for your comment's and ID confirmation. Will go with Goldcrest. Beak shape/length however will remain a mystery.

Teesmouth Bird Club

General Category => Identification Tips and Questions => Topic started by: Derickp on June 26, 2016, 11:08:17 AM